Never heard of the Avalon Ballroom? The building, around the corner from the downtown Greyhound station, opened in 1932 and was a popular spot for ballroom, latin, swing, polka, foxtrot, waltz, you name it, from the 30s-50s. It was renovated in 1985 with its art deco architecture left intact, including a 3,000 sq. ft. solid maple dance floor. Apparently, there are some old timers still around who can tell stories about dancing at the Avalon in its heydayreason enough to venture to tonights party there, if you love getting the scoop from those who were there. The Washington Dance Club, which hosts classes and dances in the building, celebrates its 20th anniversary with the Portage Bay Big Band, and The Swinging Radio Hour cabaret producer/MC David Hunter Koch. Plus, you can dress vintage (or semi-formal) and get a snap in front of a classy 1931 Chrysler Roadster. Youll be the bees knees.
Sat., Dec. 1, 8 p.m., 2007
